What is Scottish Rite?

The Scottish Rite, often referred to as 32° Freemasonry, is an appendant body of Freemasonry a Master Mason may join to journey deeper into the teachings of the craft.

Our Vision

We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members.

32° Freemasonry seeks to strengthen the community and believes that each man should act in civil life according to his individual judgment and the dictates of his conscience.

Our Values

32° Scottish Rite Masonry expands upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, exploring Masonic teachings more deeply. Building upon the ethical and philosophical teachings of the blue lodge, Scottish Rite reveals a wealth of knowledge about Masonry not found in the other degrees. It seeks to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge in order to help good men become even better.

A member of the Scottish Rite seeks to:

Aid mankind’s search for identity and destiny in God’s universe

Produce wiser men in a wiser world, happier men in a happier world, and therefore better men in a better world

Promote the dignity of every person and the humanity in all activities

Our core values are:

Reverence for God

Devotion to Country

Integrity

Justice

Toleration

Service

32 ° Freemasonry

Scottish Rite Freemasonry is a way for a Mason to build upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge (also known as Blue Lodge), which consists of the first three degrees of Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. The Scottish Rite continues these degrees, from 4° to 32°. A Scottish Rite Freemason may attain the 33°, which is an honor bestowed for outstanding service to the Brotherhood.

THE SYSTEM OF DEGREES:

Each Valley has up to four Scottish Rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. In the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, the bodies are the:

Lodge of Perfection

Council of Princes of Jerusalem

Chapter of Rose Croix

Consistory

The Supreme Council confers the 33° of Sovereign Grand Inspector General. This honorary degree is granted in recognition for individual accomplishments in private life, business, government, and the arts, as well as leadership and service within the fraternity.

In the 32° Scottish Rite, NMJ, we take pride in supporting DeMolay’s purpose and feel lucky that our very own leader, SGC David Glattly, lives a life built on its principles and values. Read on to learn more about his story and help us celebrate their centennial celebration this DeMolay Month.
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